$150 is expensive for a controller. No matter how "pro" it is. These controllers are mad really cheap. A regular controller is made for like $10-$15. So double that for this controller and its $20-$30 cost to make it, best case scenario.

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, its a kick in the teeth to those that don't have one as Microsoft is saying yeah or standard controller is crap if your a real gamer you'll need to buy this controller.

Title says Xbox pro controller isn't expensive....then proceeds to compare it to other pro controllers that have a higher price tag. By that method a Lamborghini is cheap when compared to Bentleys...smdh...

Context is always important when you say something is expensive; Is Xbox 1 expensive?, Is ps4 expensive?...I've heard many casuals at work who only play stuff like Angry Birds, yet own every new $600 iPhone that comes out say so...So it depends on who you ask.

-Is it expensive YES, but compared to the target market NO.

-Why even ask the average gamer is it expensive when on Microsofts own page the first thing they talk about is making a controller for "pro-level players"? http://www.xbox.com/en-US/x...

-It's like asking a average golfer or worse someone who golfs occasionally for fun do you think custom golf clubs are expensive?= YES, of course they do, but a pro golfer won't settle for anything less, meaning its expensive but worth every penny.

Example: "The Golf Channel, Tiger Woods was asked what he noticed the most about the amateurs he plays with in pro-am events. His response was that he sees very few golfers who are ever custom fit with clubs that could accent the positive things they do in their swings and reduce some of the effects of the chronic mistakes they make." http://wishongolf.com/about...

-Pro players will appreciate Microsoft offering a excellent pro controller with a very reasonable price tag.

-The X1 Elite controller could only be classified as expensive if it cost more than other products in its targeted market in other words the most expensive or among the most expensive pro level controllers. Is it expensive to most here, including me Yeah but so what, its an irrelevant question because its NOT for most gamers= Don't buy it, I will however because I consider it a gaming luxury item, and I love to own 1 awesome custom controller.

so it's simply don't buy the fucking thing, regardless they will sell like hotcakes and they are the best controller on the market right now, i have seen controllers sell for way more looking at you scuffs...

It's expensive because of what it adds. That's why it's pro. Just like there are newer/expensive versions of washing machines, lawn mowers, TVs and etc. You could say the same thing about gaming keyboards/mouses as well. This controller is not made cheap.

Doubling the manufacturing price doesn't make since when it adds so much more and is made with better material (just like the products I mentioned above).

They have to pay for shipment. They have to pay the people's salary who make them. And those who test them in labs. All that costs money. And they have to make a profit to keep it on the market. You think all they do is throw a controller together and put a price tag on it?

Had MS been smart and sold these for $120 under the cost of Scuff controllers. They would have caught more attention and probably sold more to NOT just previous scuff owners. I was a little taken back that they cost more then them.

I agree that I think it is expensive as I was expecting it to be in teh $80 to $100 range. To play devil's advocate for a minute though I think you are only looking at the cost of the materials when looking at the price of the product. Sure it may only cost $30 to make but you also have to factor in the R&D costs as well as marketing. They have to make that money back as well.

How did you come this conclusion? A headline? They will sell more Xbox Ones than Elite controllers over the life of the product. MS will be able to recoup R&D costs on the Xbox One much more quickly than the new controller. Also, manufactures will take losses on consoles for market penetration.

Well, at least you have an option to get a controller that is priced at the percentage you are willing to pay for in comparison to its attached console.

It's way too expensive! Some people here say that they won't pay over 150$ for Oculous\Morpheous but then say that they can't wait to buy this controller... 150$ it's way too expensive for a controller. Actually I think the normal controllers are overpriced too.

I'll pay +400 for VR when I know the content is worth it, but not this controller. I was excited as hell when I first seen it too. I really want one. Within the next year, me or my brother will be getting an X1 soooo this controller made me want to get one even if my brother got an X1 and much sooner, as well.

I play competitively and would consider myself an hardcore gamer, but this controller is totally unnecessary. Only see CoD players buying this and talking crap over the mic on how theyre superior in skill cuz they spent $150

That's cool but go to any *professional competitive event and what is evident unless it's specifically not allowed in the rules especially for FPS games like Halo or COD and the vast majority if not all players will be using a custom controller. Now lets assume you were 1 of 100 competing at this event and had a standard controller that's fine, you might even win depending on your skill but that still does not change the FACT that most pro's prefer a custom professional level controller.

I don't believe a word of it. I honestly don't think you even have an XB1.

I have yet to see anything in ANY of your comments that makes me think you follow through with or actually believe anything you say. I don't believe you're going to get two Elite controllers. I don't even believe you have an XB1. When do you ever comment on the actual content of a game? Everything you say is all about just buying something Xbox, or how that thing is or will be the best ever. There are never any facts, never any links. Just propaganda.

Dude, put down the dreamcast controller, read the above link. While I personally will never buy this unless heavily discounted, the benefits this provides for a pro gamer are obvious to see. Unless you're trying to troll? I appreciate Sega too much to assume that of you though.

Look...shelling out a $150 for any peripheral or game should be considered expensive. This controller is expensive. That said, if you are in a market for a pro level controller like this then this controller would be on the lower end price spectrum.

Just don't buy it , just that simple. If u feel better buying a regular controller every six months to a year because u think that's cheaper go right ahead. BTW steal will always last longer than plastic, so here take my 150.

That's like saying a $60,000 car isn't expensive because there are $500,000 cars out there.

That's like saying a million dollar home isn't expensive because there are 100 million dollar homes.

They could also make the regular controller better, they just have no incentive to do so, in fact now that they have the $150 controller, they have even less incentive to do so.

Also I'm wary of all those snap on parts. If anything, I think these things eventually will break or even slip off. Those back button/triggers and the removable thumbsticks don't look high quality to me.

So that quality people think they are getting, is likely only to apply to SOME of the controller, other parts of the controller look much more breakable then the regular controller.